Board Thread:Pokémon Help/@comment-31398341-20171026040947/@comment-31398341-20180111110350

Update :

Rises

Dugtrio : C+ >>> B-

Since the introduction of Toxapex and increasing popularity of Tyranitar and Steel types, combined with the reasons above, is enough for Dugtrio's rise.

Victini : C >>> C+

Being a Fire type that can check Toxapex is a huge boon for Victini. The reason it does not reach B rank is explained before, to name some, its relatively low power and competition with other special Fire types.

Drops

Togekiss : B+ >>> C

The drop is extremely overdue. While it has flinch hax with Thunder Wave, the move has been nerfed long ago. Togekiss itself also faces competition with Shaymin Sky in this department. Real niche of Togekiss largely lies in its ability to stallbreak, notably checking Mega Sableye, which is a prominent threat in stall, and can perfectly counter common Pokemon like Mega Lopunny and Garchomp. However, its niche ends here. Even in stallbreaking, Clefable can mostly outdo Togekiss. Moreover, Heal Bell is unavailable for Togekiss yet, so its stallbreaking ability is highly undermined.

Roserade : C+ >>> C-

In paper, it has good special defense and can learn both Spikes and Toxic Spikes is beneficial. In practice, it does next to nothing in due to the hard-hitting and fast paced nature of the PBB meta makes its ability to lay down Spikes / Toxic Spikes undermined. Additionally, Protean Greninja outclasses Roserade in this role due to its higher speed, much better ability and offensive presence.